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Happy Mother's Day! An "I.O.U." Tribute To Craig's Mom [VIDEO]

Craig Matthews — Sun, 12 May 2013 16:20:42 +0000

A very Happy Mother’s Day to my Mom. I KNOW she is looking down from heaven waiting for her special message I have sent to her every Mother’s Day since 1976. Every year, on the second Sunday of May, she could expect her son to play Jimmy Dean’s Mother’s Day tribute, “I.O.U.”, and dedicate it [...]

Congrats To Joy FM's Mommy Makeover Winner, Krystal K!

Brian Russel — Fri, 10 May 2013 20:02:27 +0000

Congratulations to the winner of our Mommy Makeover. Krystal Kwasniewski of Buffalo won a Mommy Makeover courtesy of KaLu Salon & Day Spa – a $500 package — and $250 to spend at the Boulevard Mall. Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there. Pamper yourself — you deserve it.

Mother's Day Messages From Joy FM Listeners! [VIDEO]

Heather Davis — Fri, 10 May 2013 16:55:56 +0000

Mother’s Day is the one time every year we get to thank our mom for all the things she does for us! Take a moment and say thank you to your mom! Here are some of the messages we got from our listeners! You can still record one for your mom until 5 p.m. today [...]

4 Random Mother's Day Facts

Josh — Fri, 10 May 2013 09:25:43 +0000

Mother’s Day is this Sunday, and hopefully everyone remembered to “take care” of Mom. Maybe a day at the spa, some flowers or just a card — as long as its something! Well, since we’re on the topic of Mother’s Day, I found four random facts about the day that you may be interested to [...]

What Do You Really Want For Mother's Day? [POLL]

Heather Davis — Thu, 09 May 2013 13:40:33 +0000

Alright ladies, let’s be honest! Flowers are nice, but they don’t last. Jewelry sparkles, but how often will you really get to wear it. Maybe you want a day of pampering to de-stress! Or maybe not! The question is, what do you REALLY want for Mother’s Day this year?

Shopping for Mother's Day Gifts Consumes Us More Than Shopping for Father's Day Gifts

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 08 May 2013 13:23:39 +0000

Is it easier to find a gift for Mother’s Day or Father’s Day? A survey of nearly 1,100 people has found that two-thirds of people worry more about what to get their mom for Mother’s Day than what gift they’ll give their dad for Father’s Day. (SOMETIMES) SPENDING THE BIG BUCKS According to the survey, [...]

Who Is Your Favorite TV Mom? [POLL]

Brian Russel — Tue, 07 May 2013 20:18:04 +0000

In honor of Mother’s Day, who is your favorite TV mom? Most of us grew up with many TV moms as well as our real mom. Which ones you saw depended on when you grew up or what you saw on reruns. Here are a few:

10 Habits To Strengthen Your Relationship With Your Children

Heather Davis — Tue, 07 May 2013 18:28:42 +0000

Sometimes relationships between parents and kids can be strained. Here are “10 Habits to Strengthen Your Relationship With Your Children” from Ahaparenting.com. 1. 12 hugs a day. Hug your child first thing in the morning, when you say goodbye, when you’re reunited, at bedtime, and often in between. If your tween or teen rebuffs your [...]

Should A Woman Get Mother's Day Gifts Even If She's Not A Mom?

Laura Daniels — Tue, 07 May 2013 11:34:45 +0000

Yesterday I lived a tiny sliver of the busy-single-mom life. Granted, my child is not human, as you know (18-month-old yellow lab DJ doesn’t constitute a daughter…though I’m sure she’d disagree), but it was still a marathon. I left my house at 4:20 a.m. and came to work. After I left at 1 p.m., I [...]

Need Some Pampering? Enter To Win Joy FM's Mommy Makeover!

Angela Stefano — Sat, 04 May 2013 04:01:25 +0000

We know you love your kids — but every mom could use a little pampering time alone now and then. Just in time for Mother’s Day, Joy FM is giving away a Mommy Makeover! Courtesy of KaLu Salon & Day Spa, one lucky Western New York mom will receive a $500 package including: A one-hour [...]

Wish Mom A Happy Mother's Day With Joy FM's 'Momication Line'!

Laura Daniels — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:14:43 +0000

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 12, 2013. Sure, any mom would be happy with a card…a bouquet…even just a simple phone call. But getting to hear her praises sung on the radio? Priceless! How about a little something different for mom this year! After all, she put up with your tantrums, your “awkward” years and [...]

5 Gifts Not to Get Mom for Mother's Day

Wendy Gould — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 18:30:13 +0000

Mother’s Day is around the corner, so now’s a good time to start doing some present planning. A good place to start is what not to get her, so we thought we’d help you out. Moms have killer poker faces, which is why you may not have noticed any disappointment over presents you’ve given her in [...]

Mother's Day Ideas for Moms in Buffalo

Buffalo Staff — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:22:05 +0000

The pressure is on — Mother’s Day is the one day a year when you’re required to do something special for Mom. It’s always hard to plan the perfect Mother’s Day and find the perfect gift, but we are here to help. Here are seven suggestions for Buffalo-area Mother’s Day activities. Treat Mom to Brunch [...]

Mother's Day Brunch Locations in Buffalo

Buffalo Staff — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:03:35 +0000

Mother’s Day (May 12), is the one day a year to treat your mother like the queen she is/thinks she is. And as cute as it might be, we suggest skipping “breakfast in bed” this year. Turns out, moms don’t like cleaning up pancake batter and doing the dishes on this day. Instead, take her [...]

Moms Worth More Than Dads At Home?

Brian Russel — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 20:51:59 +0000

Everyone has Father’s Day on their mind for this weekend. With Mother’s Day just a few weeks ago, ever wonder who is worth more, mom or dad? Maybe you were afraid to ask. The average mom would make, if she was paid market value for everything she does around the house, a pay ranges from [...]

When You Don't Feel Like Celebrating Mother's Day

Cheryl Hagen — Sun, 13 May 2012 11:23:16 +0000

While Mother’s Day is a celebration for many, for some it’s a day of heartbreak and pain. Some mother’s have passed since last Mother’s Day, and there are sadly moms out there who have lost children. I can only imagine the heartache experienced on a day that is supposed to bring so much joy. My [...]

Taylor Swift Releases Line of Mother's Day Cards

Jessica Sager — Sat, 12 May 2012 14:00:22 +0000

Taylor Swift is maximizing on her wholesome image in a brand new way. The singer-songwriter-actress recently released a brand new line of Mother’s Day cards through American Greetings. The cards feature images of her lyrics to tracks like ‘The Best Day,’ which she wrote for her own mother, Andrea, as well as tunes like ‘Stay Beautiful.’

10 Tips To Make Your Beautiful Mother's Day Flowers Last Longer

Kathy Landin — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:31:40 +0000

It’s just about the sweetest thing when your husband and kids give you a beautiful bouquet of flowers for Mother’s Day. A thoughtful husband will get them from a store. A thoughtful kid will get them from your yard. Either way, the sentiment is adorable and always well received. When your loving family has been [...]

Cheryl's Mother's Day: These Are The Best Of Times

Cheryl Hagen — Fri, 11 May 2012 09:00:00 +0000

I’m one of the lucky ones. As I celebrate Mother’s Day this Sunday, I have the piece of mind to know my children are healthy, happy, safe and sound. My mother is also still a major part of our lives. I would consider this part of my life “the best of times.” Truly, it doesn’t [...]

Bad Mother's Day Gifts

Brian Russel — Wed, 09 May 2012 19:17:00 +0000

Mother’s Day is only a few days away. We’ve seen what they DO want for Mother’s Day. But there are some things you just shouldn’t get them. Lucky for you, if you’ve botched up and got them one of these items, you still have time to buy her something else. Btw moms, what’s the worst [...]